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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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